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Paragraph 122 of the Future We Want, Rio+20
Water and sanitation
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We recognize the key role that ecosystems play in maintaining water quantity and quality and support actions within respective national boundaries to protect and sustainably manage these ecosystems.

Supporting Initiatives
UNESCO has actively participated in the Water Thematic Consultation in coordination with other UN-Water members
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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